Isis goby
📖 Overview
Isis goby (Bryaninops isis), first described by Larson, 1985 is a tiny fish in the family Gobiidae (order Gobiiformes). Adults typically reach 1.50 cm in maximum length. It is diadromous, migrating between freshwater and marine environments during its life cycle. Recorded depth range: 1 to 15 metres. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 8 - 9. Characterized by semi-transparent green or pale yellow head and body, lower head and body bright iridescent green; presence of nine reddish to brownish orange internal bars extending dorsally from vertebral column; three indistinct brownish orange bars across peritoneum; 7-8 narrow internal bars ventrally from vertebral column; lower caudal fin base and peduncle sometimes with yellow orange blotch; 2-4 lowermost pectoral rays unbranched and thickened distally; longitudinal scale series 34-51; short and cup-like pelvic fins, fleshy lobes and frenum; opening of gill usually reaching to below rear edge of eye .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Isis goby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; freshwater; brackish; reef-associated; amphidromous ; depth range 1 - 15 m . Subtropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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